4 experiences in 1 ticket! Fantastic opportunity to explore a Rare 14th Century Townhouse Castle & atmospheric 10th Century Church & Graveyard, alongside a Heritage Centre with interactive screens in a variety of languages & scale models & a Writers Gallery of local creatives (from Bono to Beckett, Maeve Binchy to James Joyce) with interactive panels. Set between the mountains & the sea in stunning surroundings nicknamed "Ireland's Amalfi Coast", within easy reach of Dublin City Centre, in a vibrant village & historic heritage town. Interaction with a local guide & costumed professional actors truly bring the history & literature of the area to life.
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Paul P, 2/10/2025 8:37:07 AM
The guided tour is very well done. You wont be disappointed. There are actors in period dress that explain the history and conduct interesting demonstrations. Getting to Dalkey from Dublin is easy. It is a 30 min ride on the Dart train from Pearse Station. Use you Leap card if you have one or pay for round trip at the ticket window. Its like 2 or 3 euros each way. Dalkey is. A quaint little town with many good restaurants as well. Its a short walk from the Dart station to the museum. One photo here shows one of the guests getting instruction on using the famous English Longbow
ttibbar, 12/21/2024 11:30:37 AM
Had the best Santa Grotto experience yesterday with 3 kids (8,6 &4). A beautiful setting, staff were kind and attentive. Elves & Santa performers were excellent with the kids. We will be back
BarryO611, 12/18/2024 3:17:52 PM
A visit to Dalkey Castle is an unmissable experience. I visited with my seven year old grandson and we both thought it was truly special. Particular thanks to Margaret Dunne and all the staff who were wonderful.
map0tter, 12/16/2024 9:06:33 AM
This experience is well worth the money. The quick trip to Dalkey on the Dart is part of the adventure. We’ve done many tours in Ireland and this one was one of the best. It’s well worth going and experiencing.
Curiosity213985, 12/2/2024 6:17:49 PM
We were lucky to come across the Dalkey Castle History tour while spending the day in Dalkey. Booking was pretty easy online, and the staff was very helpful upon arrival. Our guide Brendan was really friendly and engaging, chatting with the group before starting the tour. The actors during the tour were engaging and funny, and gave us some insight into life in Ireland hundreds of years ago. Brendan took extra time after the tour to answer questions about various historical questions we had along with info about the area including areas to explore / hike. We also liked this tour because it was just the right length of time, leaving plenty of daylight to explore the rest of town. Pretty happy to have found the tour, and will definitely bring friends next time we are in Dalkey!
sheneydoll, 11/24/2024 2:38:22 PM
You HAVE to do this tour! It was honestly so amazing!!!! The tour is brought to life by amazing actors who make it so fun and educational - my daughter and I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time. I honestly can’t recommend it highly enough. All the staff are lovely and kind and it was the best tour we’ve ever done! Wonderful value for money too! A perfect family activity which lasts 1.5 hours. We’ll definitely be coming back!
JorgeDavid_d, 11/11/2024 10:10:55 AM
Immersive, authentic and fun. Highly recommendable. We were led through the history of Dalkey Castle while interacting with the living performance actors
davidd386, 11/4/2024 12:39:57 PM
Super experience. Went with a group of friends who were in town visiting. It was very informative and the actors were absolutely brilliant. Very interactive, informative and most of all fun. We had lunch in local pub then walk to harbour after the Dalkey Castle experience. Was a great afternoon and thank you to our guide and actors. I would highly recommend!
R3290LHlouisep, 11/2/2024 11:38:55 AM
Did the tour with 3 older kids ages 8-11 and they were really engaged by the characters. The pace of the tour was good, the locations were switched up well and the tour held their interest, as well as my own!
F988XKsineadm, 10/27/2024 4:17:25 PM
I went to the Halloween event in the castle. It was excellent, the actors were brilliant. My 7 year old loved it. I'd highly recommend visiting!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Enter main door to be greeted by our warm & friendly receptionists.Return details
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Enter Castle reception for a warm welcome24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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